Gelish, Gel polish FAQ's.

Hello everyone!

I've decided to make a post of the frequently asked questions that I get about Gelish.




1.) What is Gelish?
Gelish/gel polish is a long wearing gel polish. The gel is cured under a Led lamp.

2.) How long will it last?
You should be able to get around 2-3 weeks out of a gelish set on your hands and anything up to 6 weeks on the toes!

3.) Is it bad for your nails?
Not if it's removed correctly. By using acetone the gel polish will become soft and easy to scrape off. Some gels need to be buffed off rather than soaked off. I charge £3 for a removal or if you are having a set of gelish re applied it's free! Gel polishes are excellent for keeping the natural nail strong. Avoid biting, picking or peeling any gel polish off as this can severely weaken the natural nail underneath.

4.) What should I do before having my nails done?
Prior to a Gelish treatment there isn't a lot of preparation needed. The nails should ideally have a slight bit of length so that the gel can be caped off at the ends, meaning that the gel will last longer. If there is no free edge to the nail then there is the possibility that the Gelish won't be as long lasting.

5.) After having my nails done what do I need to do?
After having Gelish there are a few things that you will need to do. The Gelish will be instantly dry so there is no worry of smudging the polish but suncream, insect repellant, alcohol hand rub and some cleaning products are able to lift the Gelish causing it to chip. Avoid soaking the hands/toes under water for any lengthy periods of time and always wear gloves to do the washing up.

6.) When will I need them re-done?
Your nails should realistically need a new set of Gelish around the 2-2.5 weeks. The Gelish will grow out with the nail.

I hope this answers any questions you may have about Gelish, if not leave a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Cam :)

THE NEW EOS DUPE? P.S love shea butter lip balm.

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Primark's beauty line is the P.S love range which I'm sure you've all heard of by now. It's fair to say they are exceeding expectations lately! They're knocking some other drugstore brands out of the field.  The latest item I picked up from them is their shea butter lip balm. It's concept is near enough a copy cat idea of the EOS lip balm in terms of packaging, this is more of a diamond/square but the idea is definitely a branch off the EOS balms. I loved the EOS lip balms for years and had to order them from America every time I wanted one which was so annoying! (They do sell them in Urban outfitters now though!) But I think I've found my replacement.

The P.S love shea butter lip balm is great, it works well admittedly it's not the most moisturising I have ever tried but it works for a little while and I don't mind re- applying. I do think they are more moisturising on the other hand though than the EOS ones. The scent is fab, smells exactly like all shea butter products. They're definitely smaller than the EOS ones but they're handy to chuck in your pocket. I don't know if they have any different flavours/scents but if they do I'll definitely pick some more up. Overall I prefer these at the moment. Mainly because I am closer to a Primark than an Urban Outfitters and I don't have to order them online. These are only £2 as well which definitely helps! Go and grab yourself one, it'll help combat the dry lips that your getting because of the weather. Well that's my excuse anyway!

Hope you enjoyed this little review! Cam xxxx

January Favourites!

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It's that time again... January favourites time! This month I have narrowed my favourites down to just 4 proucts, these have been my absolute favourite, the products I feel lost without.

The first product is the Sleek matte me lip cream in the shade petal, I won't bang on about this too much because I have already put up a review, I'll link it here.
One of my best friends bought the Mary- lou manizer aka the luminizer from the balm for me for Christmas and I have fallen in love! This highlighter is incredibly pigmented and has an amazing glow. It is a gold highlight with slightly pink iridescent to it. You literally need the tinsiest bit to create the perfect finish to any makeup look.
I was also given the Bare Minerals original foundation off my Mum for Christmas and I am loving it. I can't believe that a powder product can give such fantastic coverage. I also have the matte version which I like but at the moment I'm all over the original version which is slightly dewy.

A new product on the market is the Max Factor creme puff blush in the shade gorgeous berries, these blushers remind me of the hourglass ambient lighting powders but they are more pigmented and less of a highlight shade, 'Gorgeous berries' is a dusky dark pink which is so flattering on my fair skin tone, it's such a versatile shade and it will suit a lot of different skin tones. This blush is amazingly pigmented and you need the tiniest amount. I want to do a full post on these blushers soon, let me know if you'd like to see that?

What are you favourites this month?
Cam xxxx

Sleek Matte me- REVIEW.

Hey guys! 

 A couple of weeks ago I decided to go on a bit of a splurge in Superdrug and two of the items I picked up were the Sleek Matte me lip creams. I picked up the shades Petal and Brink Pink. Petal is a light, nude colour and Brink Pink is a near enough fluorescent pink. Complete opposites I know, but those were the two that drew me in the most. These lip creams are described as 'Ultra smooth matte lip creams', after giving them a thorough trial I have decided that I like them. Admittedly I wouldn't describe them as ultra smooth as they are quite drying, a balm underneath definitely makes them more comfortable. They take a bit of work to get them perfect but it's easy enough with practice, they don't transfer very much at all which is fab! The colour pay off is amazing and Brink Pink is just as bright on the lips as in the packaging! They're matte for sure, which I definitely prefer in comparison to anything glossy or shiny.

The packaging is ok, it looks nice but feels slightly cheap but given that they retail at only £4.99 I think they've done a good job. I did pick both lip creams up at the same time but they seem to have slightly different packaging. Brink Pink has a doe foot applicator and a different font of writing on the front compared to Petal. Petal also has a longer very slightly curved applicator. I have no problems with either packaging, the longer curved applicator makes it slightly more difficult to get a very precise line but it isn't terrible and works enough.

They last a good length of time, after eating and drinking the colour was still apparent around 5-6 hours later. They wear off nicely and don't leave a ring around your lips making you look like you've only got lip liner on. They apply slightly oily and then dry to a matte finish, they remind me of the Lush lip products. They only need one or two if you really want to make them opaque. The first layer is enough to get away with but the second makes it perfect.



Have you tried these before? What did you think about them?
Cam xxxx 

Monthly favourites- November edition.

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This month I decided I wanted to use up a bit of the make up I just had lying around and try some new bits so of course I came across a couple of bits and bobs that I've decided are worthy to be shared as my monthly faves! My first favourite is a No.7 instant radiance foundation, admittedly I only recently purchased this so it is a bit of a cheat but since buying it I've fallen in love with it (maybe it's just a crush but at the moment in my books it is the dogs b******s) It gives me enough coverage without making me look heavy duty* ( *like I applied my foundation with a shovel). I'll give it a bit more testing but a review will be coming soon.

To accompany the no.7 foundation I have used the Burberry luminous fluid base in fresh glow nude radiance no.01. Originally I thought this was a primer but I have been told that it can be worn as a foundation, now for me the coverage is far too sheer but for those of you who have amazing skin this will be ideal! It gives a gorgeous subtle glow and mixed in with a foundation it makes an amazing finish. I love dewy foundations and this just adds a great touch. I have used it a couple of times with the no.7 foundation and I still think it works amazingly even though the no.7 foundation is dewy alone. I want to do a full review on this because it's a gorgeous product that should definitely get more hype.

Essence have recently become more available near me having a stand at Wilkinsons. The tube on this mascara is definitely what attracted me to buy it in the first place. Unlike other mascara's the packaging on this one is similar to a toothpaste tube so that you definitely get the most product for your money. It lengthens, volumises and darkens my lashes which is exactly what I look for in a mascara. The wand it bristles not plastic. This doesn't give me clumpy lashes but does give me a full lashes look but unbelievably natural. This has definitely been one of the top products I have tried this month and as soon as I run out I'm going to buy another.

Essentially my next favourite is brown eyeliner but the one I have been using is a limited edition Mac pear glide intense eyeliner in the shade 'Lord it up' from the Archie's girls collection. Collection, Gosh, Maybelline all do great brown eyeliners but this month I have been using this one and would say of you could get your hands on it somewhere then definitely give it a go. The formula glides on and is super smooth. It's a gorgeous warm brown that looks great with blue eyes. It is very comparable to the Urban Decay 24 hour glide on pencils, it lasts a good 6 hours+ and doesn't irritate my slightly sensitive eyes. My only fault on this eyeliner is sharpening it, I always end up wasting so much product. But if I ever run out I'd try and get hold of this one again.

A Bloggers favourite is next; the Bourjois delice de poudre duo- also known as the chocolate bronzer, Bourjois released this version which includes a highlighter. The bronzer is simply a great shade for lighter skin tones and would even be great on medium/ slightly darker skin tones. It isn't muddy, blends well and easy and doesn't break me out. I couldn't ask for anymore than that! But the highlighter is just as good, it's definitely not as amazing as some highlighters I own but it is good and gives a subtle but natural sheen. It's incredibly affordable and is much better than some high end bronzers that I have previously tried.

Another Essence product I have been enjoying is the XXXL long-lasting lipgloss in the shade 06 soft nude. Firstly I wouldn't describe this at a lipgloss but as something similar to the Bourjois velvet matte lipstick thing's. I would even go as far as to compare it to the famous Sephora version. I picked a nude colour because I've recently taken to the nude lip look but they do also have a bright red shade that I'll definitely have to pick up. The applicator isn't my favourite shape but then again it works. This shade is very Kylie Jenner/ 90's brown nude lip. The consistency is great and I'm loving wearing it for less vibrant more chilled out days.

The Maybelline jelly glow blushers were massively hyped by bloggers across the pond when they were released, not so much for their practicality but because they had an unusual texture, you can actually move the blush around in the pan without creating massive gauges or marks in the product. It is gimmicky but I like it. I actually found this one in T.K. Maxx and it has superb pigmentation. It's a great colour for my skin tone and ideal for transitioning into winter. It is a dusky dark pink. The colour stays on my cheeks all day and is easy to apply with my Real Techniques brush. If I see any other colours I'll be sure to pick them up.


I could go on about loads of products this month but I'll leave it there for today, I hope to upload a few reviews in the next couple of weeks so keep your eyes peeled!
Thank you for taking a look, hope you enjoyed it.
Cam xxxx

Beauty buys!

Hey guys!

I picked up a few things at Boots today so I thought I'd show you what I picked up. I desperately needed a new foundation but I didn't want something I'd had before and No 7 is a brand I haven't tried a lot of so as I was browsing through the aisle I saw the instant radiance foundation, dabbed a small amount of the tester on my hand and picked it up straight away, the finish looked gorgeous. 

I also saw somebody using the Bourjois volume 1 seconde mascara and I wanted to pick it up so I bit the bullet today and decided to get it but I picked up the ultra black version. The brush is plastic which is what I don't normally like but it does look interesting and I wanted to try it out. 

My last purchase was the Yes to Carrots rich moisture day cream. I had a sample of this and loved it but  I couldn't find it anywhere so of course when I came across it I had to get it. It's such a gorgeous moisturiser which I'll definitely have to do a post on. 

Have you picked up any beauty bits lately?

Cam xxxx

As soft as a baby's bum! HAIR FAVOURITES.

Hey guys!

Recently I have been trying to take a bit more care of my hair, especially considering I am trying to grow it. After bleaching my hair on and off for about two years my hair was very damaged and desperately needed a bit of TLC, so I went ahead and had quite a bit cut off. I desperately want to grow it and make it a bit healthier, so I thought I'd show you my favourite hair products at the moment that are working for me.

I'll start with shampoo- I have two favourite shampoo's at the moment, I still do really like the herbal essence coconut and shea butter range that I previously blogged about ( check that post out here) but I like to switch up my shampoo's and these two are really good. The first one I picked up is the Schwarzkopf Gliss liquid silk shampoo. I feel like this shampoo has been around for ages but only recently I tried it out. This shampoo made my hair sleek and shiny, it kept my hair feeling soft without weighing it down or making it look greasy. I'd definitely suggest picking this one up if you want softer hair. It's super cheap in places like savers or wilkinsons too!

The second shampoo is the Schwarzkopf essence Ultime biotin+ volume shampoo- This is definitely a 2014 favourite. I love this shampoo, similar to to the Gliss liquid silk it left my hair smooth, feeling soft and looking shiny. I can go 2/3 days without washing my hair if I use this shampoo which is amazing when normally It's near enough every day. I get amazing volume without any frizz. This one is slightly more expensive but deffo worth it!

Next up is the conditioners- I love the Catwalk by TIGI Curlesque range, the hydrating conditioner. This conditioner is a god send! It's amazing. My hair feel super soft after using it. It doesn't way my hair down and I don't get any build up from it. The smell is amazing and was the main reason I bought it. I dread running out but I'll definitely pick it up again when I do. It's not cheap but it is definitely worth it. B&M actually stock this product at the moment if you live anywhere near one.

I use hair masks once maybe twice a week and at the moment this one is the best. This Argan oil hydrating hair mask costs only 99p. This product is the bomb. It makes my hair super soft and silky, along with my shampoo's this makes my hair as soft as a baby's bum! My hair is dry and very damaged and this helps combat that. I would use it more often but it does slightly way my hair down, I wouldn't recommend it for anybody with very fine hair as I think it would probably leave your hair feeling flat, unless you used it just on the ends. But for me it works amazingly and I'll definitely pick up another one once I run out.

My favourite leave in products are the- Bumble and bumble thickening hairspray. This product has a great thickening effect, it adds volume and texture without making your hair sticky or stiff. This is fab especially because I need to nourish my hair that sometimes styling becomes difficult because my hair is so smooth or shiny so this spray helps to make styling a lot easier.
The last product is from the same range as the Argan oil hair mask and it is the argan oil hair treatment with moroccan and argan oil extract. This serum is only £1.99! This serum is definitely worth it. It smooths the hair really well and is amazing to de-frizz, this will help keep my hair smooth into the 2nd and possibly 3rd day. It doesn't leave my hair sticky or greasy at all, it's superb! You can pick up the argan oil products from places such as Homebargains.

What hair products are you loving at the moment?
Cam xxxx